RTE Radio 1: The Ryan Tubridy Show

Spon Farmer · 22-06-2023 10:20pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120751244#Comment_120751244

Did a brief Google.

Surely the grandfather was dead and his “friends” no longer an influence.

Hasn’t his salary been controversial for a very long time? Didn’t he refuse to take a pay cut when others in RTÉ like Pat Kenny agreed to massive reductions?

I have never encountered anybody who likes him or thinks he is a good broadcaster so I don’t understand who is listening to him on the radio or watching the Late Late Show, or why people were paying to be in the audience.

The Mother was big fan of Gaybo, can’t remember what she thought of Pat Kenny but “sure nothing else to do on a Friday night”.

i don’t know how long she watched the show when Tubridy took over but at some point she decided “nothing else” was preferable to the drivel from this guy.

Red Fred · 22-06-2023 10:36pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120751521#Comment_120751521

Don't worry Ryan, the BBC will snap you up . . .

Bellbottoms · 22-06-2023 10:43pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120751680#Comment_120751680

Ryan had some ex RTE big wig on the Radio show promoting something or other about 14 months ago. The guest let slip that they were specifically told by the DG at the time to look out for Ryan.

His Grandad might be dead. But he clearly had some friends still left in RTE.

A lot of the listerns are people like me. People who listen to Morning Ireland and forget to change the station to Pat Kenny afterwards.

22-06-2023 10:53pm

https://twitter.com/olivercallan/status/1671986152985829376?s=46&t=LbNX7bxyxl_3B8DnynfQnQ

😁😁

Ahwell · 22-06-2023 10:56pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120751680#Comment_120751680

I have vague memories of reading somewhere his uncle David Andrews saying that he got Tubridy into RTE.

Gerry Ryan's Uncle/Godfather, Eamonn Andrews, was also Chairman of the RTÉ Authority.

There was a blogger in the UK recently who did a map of all the family connections in the UK media. If a similar map was done of the family connections in RTE I think it would be an even bigger scandal then this one.

Des Cahill was on the Pat Kenny Show a couple of months age and he causally mentioned that his son was a producer on The Sunday Game. I think this kind of thing is rife throughout the organisation.

Red Fred · 22-06-2023 11:19pm

Ironically RTE 1 TV is showing "The Best of the LLS"!!

NIMAN · 22-06-2023 11:23pm

The ToyMan is now the ConMan.

furiousox · 22-06-2023 11:24pm

This is the worst thing to happen this country since Saipan! 😆

archfi · 22-06-2023 11:32pm

I'll get the tributes rolling for Ryan, Voice and Paragon of Virtue of the Nation

https://extra.ie/2021/01/07/entertainment/movies-tv/late-late-show-vaccines-live

NEVER FORGET...

mistersifter · 22-06-2023 11:40pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120750786#Comment_120750786

Yeah, it's a relief that the criticisms he has faced over the years have been justified beyond question.

Posters here have been calling out his **** for a long time so this whole scandal is not a surprise when considering his track record - the controversial tax set-up, the use of his radio platform to request gifts, and other things like his initial refusal to take a pay cut following the 08 economic crisis. His little Boards minions have tried to defend this **** but they no longer have a leg to stand on.

He has shamelessly branded himself as the conscience of the nation by preaching about "kindness" and patriotism. He has spent years hounding hard-working people for charitable donations and singing his own praises for it, all the while engaged in dodgy dealings at the expense of the audience that funds his privileged lifestyle.

And unsurprisingly he's too cowardly to acknowledge that he is part of the mob responsible. Instead, he's trying to push the ridiculous notion that he did not realise he was paid hundreds of grands more than what was publicly stated, and trying to pretend he knew nothing about the fiddling of the books to make it look like he was earning less than he was. Despite his statement, he is part of the same corrupt little gang that he is trying to separate himself from.

I think he's finished, although it wouldn't surprise me if he came back to radio for a brief period just to make it look like he has resigned by choice. Whatever happens, the criticisms labelled at him over the years have been justified beyond doubt.

furiousox · 22-06-2023 11:50pm

Remember this load of $hite as well?

https://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2021/0428/1212536-late-late-show/

Kildare1976 · 22-06-2023 11:51pm

Can the kind poster who keeps the freebie list updated add the €345,000 to the list 😉.

My God.

screamer · 22-06-2023 11:56pm

Wonder how Patrick Kielty will feel about this?

was listening to radio one this morning just for a couple of moments and he was giving an update on his electric moped I believe as in, what will happen to it, when he will get it on the road etc and I thought what a strange conversation, but now I know why he was doing that.

22-06-2023 11:56pm

Oh Ryan Tubridy, he's finally gone,

No longer will we hear his monotonous tone.

His departure was sudden, unexpected indeed,

But now we can all rejoice and be freed.

No more Late Late Show, no more Toy Show,

We can finally change the channel and go.

No more awkward interviews or cringe-worthy gaffes,

We can all breathe a sigh of relief and laugh.

But let's not forget, he did have his fans,

Who loved his cheesy jokes and awkward dance.

But for the rest of us, it's time to move on,

No more Ryan Tubridy, our TV screens have won.

So farewell to you, Ryan Tubridy,

We wish you well, but we won't be missing your comedy.

It's time to say goodbye and turn the page,

To a future of better TV hosts and a new age.

PieOhMy · 23-06-2023 12:35am

Had to come back to post this:

Freebies list beginning 23 September 2020 and ending whenever I last posted, with one new update.

Free Unknown volume of books

Free Bespoke jewellery x 2

Free Essential oils for mask

Free Buns from Bewleys

Free Trip on the Irish Navy ship

Free 8 Glasses cases

Free Accessories for vinyl record player

Free Flowers

Free Yop, Fruit of the Forest and Yakult

Free Holland and Barrett supply

Free Calm App

Free Scents of Ireland commercial air diffuser and scents

Free Epicurean Delights (i.e. Grub)

Free Watercolour

Free Candles

Free Book about Elvis' comeback in 68

Free Waterford Famine Buke

Free Pints

Free Sweets from Shandons

Free Loose leaf tea

Free Bread knives

Free Candles possibly wickless candles

Free Teapot

Free Vinyl record (Beatles/McCartney)

Free Tea brack

Free Cards

Free More cards (rejected - Catholics need not apply)

Free Halloween masks

Free Cufflinks (monogrammed for Tubridy, of course)

Free Fudge

Free Southern Star newspaper

Free Opinion magazine

Free Print from book (gorgeous, apparently)

Free Crisps and Earplugs

Free Greetings cards

Free Beatles book

Free Bottle with fairy lights

Free Hot Chocolate Bomb

Free Personalised Christmas Stocking

Free Novelty Mug

Free Handmade Scarf (moss green in colour, and long)

Free multiple handmade Christmas Cards

Free John Banville Book (delivered personally to him while shopping)

Free Barack Obama autobiography (extremely large and heavy)

Free box of Lindt chocolates (only 8 in box, Tubs not happy)

Free Face mask from Chester Beatty

Free Books

Free Paul McCartney poster

Free Aerial photography coffee table book

Free Christmas jumper

Free Waterford Festive Star (a magazine)

Free Holly Bough (a Cork annual)

Free Santa Beard Face Mask

Free Chocolates from Bean & Goose (called out paucity of Lindt in their freebie, again)

Free Art from Trish Taylor Thompson (something visual)

Free Books (from “listener” doing her Marie Kondo clearout)

Free Shandon Sweets, again

Free invite to chess convention

Free Lighthouse Book

Free chess lessons

Free Book (Elf Isolation)

Free crate of Club Orange

Free Bag of Marbles, (but no "steelies", much to Tubs' chagrin)

Free Ireland's Own Annual

Free Band Aid vinyl single, with beautiful artwork (Tubridy checked artwork was included, before accepting it).

Free Paul McCartney - Back in the USSR vinyl album.

Free Box of Turf

Free Puffin Christmas Decorations

Free Puffin Christmas Cards

Free Puffin T Shirt

Free Meal in Kilmore Quay

Free Motivational Quote Cards

Free Book (Dauntless Courage)

Free CD

Free Personal Guided Tour of St Patrick's Cathedral.

Free Hand crafted Gin

Free Crystal Glasses set

Free Cocktails

Free Craft Beer Selection

Free Visit to brewery

Free "County Mayo in a Jar" x 2 (Wool, Shells, etc)

Free Vintage 1955 Comic (original copy)

Free Personalised Water bottle

Free White Vinyl Christmas record

Free Handmade Cards

Free Magazine about schools during Covid

Free Donegal Calendar

Free Bird Calendar (includes Puffin)

Free Fry’s Chocolate Bars – 4 pack - (Passed over to Mater Tubridy)

Free Patricia Gibney Book

Free Terry Reilly book – Ballina People

Free signed Rick Stein in France book

Free American edition of Liz Nugent Book

Free Frederick Douglass book (as asked for earlier this week, but no mention of payment).

Free Sanatorium (Abi Palmer) book

Free Robert Harris Book V2

Free Coffee Beans

Free Grand Canal to Dodder Book

Free Murder Mutiny and the Muglins Book

Free Smart Cooking Books – both editions.

Free Acts of Desperation by Megan Nolan book.

Free Sherlock Holmes walking stick

Free Jenny Wren S’mores kit

Free chocolate bunny

Free tour of St patricks cathedral

Free walking tour of Dublin

Free currach trip on the liffey.

Free gift bag from St Patrick's

Free tour of Rowntree's factory

Free stay in Kerry Hotel

Free bog Oak tea light holder

Free Hand made muppet toy

Irish country magazine and pen

Braile book

New York magazine (succession edition)

Free lunch post toy show

Free preview copies of books

Private Screening of Belfast "for work reasons"

Hand carved walking stick

Free daffodils

Braille keyring / Patrick and the president

Advance screening of Elvis movie

Free water bottles

New FREE Headphones

New FREE Chair

New FREE Carpet

FREE BIKE LOCK

Request that his radio team link up with the Late Late Show team to have a birthday whip around to get him to Florida to see a Paul Mccarthy gig.

Free Madigans scarf

Free rolling stones ballet tickets

Free Sweets hamper delivered to home address

Free preview copy of a book

Free Dior perfume in a robot container

Free Wind in the Willows book

Free ticket for McBeth (taken from a listeners husband)

345,000 Euro paid to his tax vehicle and management company.

squonk · 23-06-2023 1:12am

Request that his radio team link up with the Late Late Show team to have a birthday whip around to get him to Florida to see a Paul Mccarthy gig.

Sorry? What??? Like WTF??? Is this actually serious? Even in 400,000 a year he could afford that himself.

PieOhMy · 23-06-2023 1:15am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120752236#Comment_120752236

Everything on that list I heard myself. Some other posters emailed the show pointing out that practice is against rte policy and were told that products sent in were sent to a charity...

squonk · 23-06-2023 1:49am

This could be a good moment for RTE if the government have the testicular fortitude to follow through on an in-depth investigation into every aspect of RTE finances. I’m sure Tubbs isn’t alone in his remuneration arrangements. Sadly this is Ireland so nowt will happen and even the minister for Arts, Culture, Currant Buns, Cute Puppies and Whatever You’re Having Yourself won’t roll despite allegedly knowing about this since March and doing nothing.

NIMAN · 23-06-2023 3:06am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120752236#Comment_120752236

You obviously weren't a regular listener, as his asking for freebies was often and in no way disguised.

He is a multimillionaire but didn't seem to like to pay for anything.

hawley · 23-06-2023 3:14am

I already posted this, it's from last Friday's show. The absolute neck on this man.

https://extra.ie/2023/06/16/entertainment/ryan-tubridy-tight-fisted-people

He also came out with the comment that he believes in Rte and has always taken pay cuts when they came to him. He was one of the last, along with Gerry Ryan, to accept a pay cut in 2008 and was ambushed live on air in order to answer questions on it. He kicked up a huge fuss about it.

Hopefully this thread won't be going much longer. Don't imagine that people will ever want to hear or see him ever again.

23-06-2023 3:49am

Wasn't he having a big whinge some time back about getting verbal abuse while out in public? Get used to it Tubs!

NIMAN · 23-06-2023 4:20am

The Indo website has 6 different stories about this...isn't it great!

Capt Kindness is in deep trouble.

dvcireland · 23-06-2023 7:51am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120751943#Comment_120751943

Tagline for the new musical, The Conman.

"... instead of reading books, he was cooking the books..."

23-06-2023 8:15am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120751680#Comment_120751680

He was obviously told to “take the pay cut and we’ll sort you out another way “

tayto lover · 23-06-2023 8:47am

'' And there's one for everyone in the audience and 75,000 for me.'' Greedy sod.

Mena Mitty · 23-06-2023 9:07am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120752493#Comment_120752493

By Jove caller I think you've solved the mystery of the unaccounted 100's of 1000's

hotmail.com · 23-06-2023 9:08am

It's the same thing with Joe Duffy. Too much pay for 75 minutes work a day with 10 weeks off a year. These presenters wouldn't know a proper day's work if it hit them.

23-06-2023 9:13am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120752452#Comment_120752452

Con Show The Musical

€75 per ticket

The plot goes: you book and pay for the show which is subsequently cancelled due to an investigation, you don’t get a refund.

leath_dub · 23-06-2023 9:19am

Given that so many of the "Top Talent" (sic) are represented my the same super-agent, I find it hard to believe that Tubs is the only one with such special arrangements in place. A lot of twitchy bums around Montrose, I'd say!

Windowsnut · 23-06-2023 9:19am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120752493#Comment_120752493

who else in there was sorted out this way???

23-06-2023 9:30am

Ode to a Beatles Fan - “I am the ConMan”

I am rich as you are poor as you aren’t sure

And we are not together

See how you run like pigs from a gun

See how you fly

I'm laughing

Sitting on a corn flake

Waiting for the Merc to come

Montrose corpo T-shirt, stupid bloody Thursday

Man I’ve been a naughty boy

I let my face grow long

I am the bad egg

They are the good eggs

I am the ConMan

Goo goo g'joob

Mister City Garda sitting

Pretty little Gardaí in a row

See how they fly like Lucy in the sky, see how they run

I'm cringing, I'm cringing

Yellow matter custard

Dripping from a dead bird’s eye

Crabalocker fishwife, pornographic priestess

Boy, I’ve been a naughty boy, I’ve let my knickers down

I am the bad egg

They are the good eggs

I am the ConMan

Goo goo g'joob

Sitting in an Monkstown garden

Waiting for the sun

If the sun don't come you get a tan

From standing in the Irish rain

I am the bad egg (now good sir)

They are the good eggs (a poor man, made tame to fortune's blows)

I am the ConMan

Goo goo g'joob, goo goo goo g'joob (good pity)

Expert, texpert choking smokers

Don't you think the joker laughs at you (ho ho ho, hee hee hee, hah hah hah)

See how they smile like pigs in a sty, see how they snide

I'm crying

Semolina Pilchard

Climbing up the Montrose Mast

Elementary penguin singing Hare Krishna

Man, you should have seen them kicking Edgar Allen Poe

I am the bad egg

They are the good eggs

I am the ConMan

Goo goo g'joob, goo goo goo g'joob

Goo goo g'joob, goo goo goo g'joob, goo

Joob, joob, jooba

Jooba, jooba, jooba

Joob, jooba

Umpa, umpa, stick it up your jumper (jooba, jooba)

Umpa, umpa, stick it up your jumper